What Will the Speeds Be Like with 4.5G?

Although it varies depending on the device used, data download speeds with 4.5G technology can reach up to 375 Mbit/s. When 4.5G becomes available in our country, the experienced speed may vary depending on frequency, coverage area, base station served, geographical conditions, network density, device used, connected site, and distance from the base station.

Additionally, if we want to benefit from 4.5G services on our mobile devices, the device's hardware must support 4.5G. However, the following explanations should be taken into consideration at this point.

When examining the hardware features of devices supporting 4.5G, we see terms and classifications such as Cat 4, Cat 6, Cat 9, and Cat 10. The “Category” (English abbreviation: Cat) number indicates the speed supported by the hardware. As the category number increases, the speed supported by the device also increases. You can often encounter these category numbers in the specification tables of smartphones.

If your operator can offer you speeds of 375, 400, or even 450 Mbit/s, you cannot access these speeds with a smartphone equipped with Cat 4 class hardware. Devices with Cat 4 support can reach 150 Mbit/s, while Cat 6 devices can reach 300 Mbit/s. The table below shows the speed categories based on mobile phones' hardware support and the corresponding download and upload speeds.